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NEA Literature Fellowships: Poetry, FY2025
The National Endowment for the Arts Literature Fellowships program offers $25,000 grants in prose (fiction and creative nonfiction) and poetry to published creative writers that enable recipients to set aside time for writing, research, travel, and general career advancement.
Applications are reviewed through an anonymous process in which the criteria for review are the artistic excellence and artistic merit of the submitted writing sample.
Through this program, the NEA seeks to sustain and nurture a diverse range of creative writers at various stages of their careers and to continue to expand the portfolio of American art.
The NEA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and fostering mutual support for the diverse beliefs and values of all individuals and groups.
The program operates on a two-year cycle with fellowships in prose and poetry available in alternating years.
For FY 2025, which is covered by these guidelines, fellowships in poetry are available.
Fellowships in prose (fiction and creative nonfiction) will be offered in FY 2026 and guidelines will be available in January 202 5. You may apply only once each year.
Competition for fellowships is extremely rigorous.
We typically receive more than 1,600 applications each year in this category and award fellowships to fewer than 3% of applicants.
The Arts Endowment’s support of a project may begin any time between January 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026 and extend for up to two years.
Applications are reviewed through an anonymous process in which the criteria for review are the artistic excellence and artistic merit of the submitted writing sample.
Through this program, the NEA seeks to sustain and nurture a diverse range of creative writers at various stages of their careers and to continue to expand the portfolio of American art.
The NEA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, and fostering mutual support for the diverse beliefs and values of all individuals and groups.
The program operates on a two-year cycle with fellowships in prose and poetry available in alternating years.
For FY 2025, which is covered by these guidelines, fellowships in poetry are available.
Fellowships in prose (fiction and creative nonfiction) will be offered in FY 2026 and guidelines will be available in January 202 5. You may apply only once each year.
Competition for fellowships is extremely rigorous.
We typically receive more than 1,600 applications each year in this category and award fellowships to fewer than 3% of applicants.
The Arts Endowment’s support of a project may begin any time between January 1, 2025, and January 1, 2026 and extend for up to two years.
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National Endowment for the Arts
Agency: National Endowment for the Arts
Office: National Endowment for the Arts
Estimated Funding: $3,000,000
Office: National Endowment for the Arts
Estimated Funding: $3,000,000
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Program Guidelines and Application Instructions
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Other Eligible Applicants include the following: Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian Serving Institutions; Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institutions (AANAPISISs); Eligible Agencies of the Federal Government; Faith-based or Community-based Organizations; Hispanic-serving Institutions; Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs); Indian/Native American Tribal Governments (Other than Federally Recognized); Non-domestic (non-U.S.) Entities (Foreign Organizations); Regional Organizations; Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities (TCCUs) ; U. S. Territory or Possession.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://www.arts.gov/grants/creative-writing-fellowships
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Date Posted:
2023-12-06
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Archive Date:
2024-12-20
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